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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Watched Bravo TV and get Toned Up

So its no secret I LOVE Bravo TV. From Housewives to Top Chef, I love every show! Tonight is the season premier of a new series based on the life of Katrina Hodgson and Karena Dawn who founded the fitness company Tone It Up.

photo credit-Bravo.com

Photo credit-Bravo.com

Their website ToneItUp.com receives over 1.8 million visitors per month!

Here's the skinny on both ladies from Bravo.com, "Katrina Hodgson;Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach.BS, NASM, AFAA.Bachelors Degree in Health Science,
Kettlebell Athletics, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Aerobics and
Fitness Association of America, Pre & Post Natal & Nutrition
Coach. Worked as a Personal trainer at Fitcorp, Bodyworks and as a
Master Trainer at Boston Sports Club and Equinox Clubs. Named top
fitness entrepreneurs by the AFAA and The Bostonian. After moving to
California to pursue her career in fitness videos, she met Jane Fonda
and co-designed her “Prime Time” Fitness DVDs. Featured in editorial
magazines Muscle & Fitness, SELF, Women’s Health and Vogue. Glamour
Magazine’s top Fitness Videos on Youtube. Teaching toning classes for
two years at Equinox and bootcamps at Spectrum and the Manhattan Beach
Country Club, where she met Karena, her best friend and business
partner!Karena Dawn;Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach. ASFA, NESTA. Triathlete. American
Sports and Fitness Association, National Exercise & Sports Trainer
Association Nutrition Coach. Prior to Tone It Up worked as a Personal
Trainer in Los Angeles, sponsored Triathlete, Sports Model and
Spokesmodel/Host with Sports Unlimited & Wilhelmina. Has
worked with top sport and fitness brands Oakley, Zoot Sports, New
Balance, Cytosport, Nike, Reebok and more. Featured in editorial
magazines such as Shape, SELF, Fitness, Women’s Health, Vogue, Oxygen,
Muscle & Fitness and on the cover of Triathlete, Competitor
and Runner’s World. While training at Equinox for a triathlon and for a
Shape Magazine spread, she met Katrina, her best friend and business
parter! Tone It Up was born~." I got the chance to watch their promo show over New Year's. These gals are a hoot! They are best friends, business partners and roommates. I liked their positive message about getting fit and having fun. I can't wait to learn more about fun ways to Tone It Up and watch their adventures. Also I am going to be buying their DVD as I am trying to work on my cross-training this year.